This day has been coming for the longest time.
It is no shock whatsoever but it carries with it a bit of sadness as well.
No, it’s not my kid going off to college. Actually, we are replacing the HVAC system that came with our home. I feel almost like I’m saying goodbye to a loyal friend and ally. That heating and cooling equipment has looked over me and my family for nearly two decades. And, now we must welcome a new heating and cooling system to the fold. The old unit was the best during its heyday. We were always very careful to be sure it got the seasonal maintenance it needed every year. Obviously, this was a good plan because the thing lasted nearly twenty years. But, the efficiency isn’t there anymore and it the service calls are getting to be more and more frequent. Time for a new HVAC unit. I had our HVAC pro come out to give us an assessment. He spent plenty of time taking measurements and asking me probative questions regarding our heating and cooling needs. At the end of all that he came up with three options for a replacement. The HVAC contractor was great about showing us the differences in each unit and the pricing was very clear and fair. We all sat down over some lemonade to make the decision. It didn’t take long to come to a consensus and our new HVAC model was chosen. It will be some weeks before the new unit gets to the dealer and an install date is scheduled. So, I still have a few weeks to say goodbye to my trusted HVAC unit.